World Aids Awareness Day
When is World Aids Awareness Day? This special day is always observed on December 1
World Aids Awareness Day is today. This December 1 holiday day is noted around the world with fundraisers and educational programs, and events. Its goals are to bring greater awareness to this devastating disease, to support the fight against HIV/Aids and people who have it, along with searching for a cure.
HIV/AIDS is one of the world’s biggest medical crises. This disease was first spotted in 1959. Then, it quickly grew to epidemic proportions, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s. Thanks to awareness, medicine, and treatment, the number of people with this disease has dropped off dramatically. Worldwide, about 38.4 million people have aids. In 2021 aids deaths were 650,000, a decline of 68% since 2004.
How to Participate in World Aids Awareness Day
During this day, there are several things you can do. They include:
- First, learn more about HIV/AIDs.
- Promote education about this disease and protection against it.
- Help people with AIDS.
- Donate to the fight to end this disease.
Accordingly, please do what you can to support the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Today's Quote
“A healthy outside starts from the inside.” – – Robert Urich
History and Origin of World Aids Awareness Day
World Aids Awareness Day was created in 1988 by the United Nations World Health Organization.
This Day in History
In addition to Aids Awareness Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Hugh Hefner publishes the first edition of Playboy Magazine. Marilyn Monroe is the first centerfold. (1953)
- A 55-year-old man in Wuhan China, is the first person known to have the COVID-19 Coronavirus. (2019)
- Bette Midler, actress, singer was born on this day in (1945)
More December 1 Holidays
In addition to Aids Awareness Day, here are more December 1 holidays we’re sure you will enjoy.
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date.
Famous Birthdays – Find out who shares your birth date.
Recipe of the Day: Apple Crisp
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Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Aids Awareness Day or just about any December calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Without a doubt, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
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Did You Know? Moreover, in addition to Aids Awareness Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. December holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
